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Trends in Antebellum America: 1810- 1860 1. New intellectual and religious movements. 2. Social reforms. 3. Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in America. 4. Re-emergence of a second party system and more political democratization. 5. Increase in federal power Marshall Ct. decisions. 6. Increase in American nationalism. 7. Further westward expansion. 1. New intellectual and religious movements. 2. Social reforms. 3. Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in America. 4. Re-emergence of a second party system and more political democratization. 5. Increase in federal power Marshall Ct. decisions. 6. Increase in American nationalism. 7. Further westward expansion.
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Manifest Destiny First coined by newspaper editor, John OSullivan in 1845. ".... the right of our manifest destiny to over spread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federaltive development of self-government entrusted to us. It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air and the earth suitable for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth." A myth of the West as a land of romance and adventure emerged.
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American Progress by John Gast, 1872
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The Pony Express Between April, 1860 and Nov., 1861. Delivered news and mail between St. Louis, MO and San Francisco, CA. Took 10 days. Replaced by the completion of the trans-continental telegraph line. Between April, 1860 and Nov., 1861. Delivered news and mail between St. Louis, MO and San Francisco, CA. Took 10 days. Replaced by the completion of the trans-continental telegraph line.
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Indian Removal Act of 1830 Signed into law by President Jackson Signed into law by President Jackson It authorized the federal government to make treaties with the Native American Tribes for their eastern land and to move them west of the Mississippi River. It authorized the federal government to make treaties with the Native American Tribes for their eastern land and to move them west of the Mississippi River. The cost was to be covered by the government. The cost was to be covered by the government. Within a year, the Choctaw were forcibly removed from the Mississippi area to the west. Within a year, the Choctaw were forcibly removed from the Mississippi area to the west.
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The Native American Settlements included the following: The Native American Settlements included the following: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw, Potawatomi, Miami, Shawnee, Seneca, Seminole 1832: Jackson forced the Chickasaw from their land 1832: Jackson forced the Chickasaw from their land 1832 Worcester v. Georgia: Supreme Court ruled that because the Cherokee were well established as a nation, Georgia was not entitled to regulate or invade them. 1832 Worcester v. Georgia: Supreme Court ruled that because the Cherokee were well established as a nation, Georgia was not entitled to regulate or invade them. President Jackson refused to enforce the ruling. President Jackson refused to enforce the ruling. 1835: Cherokee begin to leave GA because white settlers were coming in. 1835: Cherokee begin to leave GA because white settlers were coming in.
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It was a death march because many died on the way to the west. The land they received in the west in return for their land in the east was far inferior to what they had. It was a death march because many died on the way to the west. The land they received in the west in return for their land in the east was far inferior to what they had. This came to be known as the TRAIL OF TEARS. This came to be known as the TRAIL OF TEARS. These same tribes would be forced to move again as white settlers continues to move westward These same tribes would be forced to move again as white settlers continues to move westward
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Aroostook War, 1839 The only war ever declared by a state. Between the Canadian region of New Brunswick and the state of Maine. Cause: The expulsion of Canadian lumberjacks in the disputed area of Aroostook by Maine officials. Congress called up 50,000 men and voted for $10,000,000 to pay for the war. General Winfield Scott arranged a truce, and a border commission was convened to resolve the issue. The only war ever declared by a state. Between the Canadian region of New Brunswick and the state of Maine. Cause: The expulsion of Canadian lumberjacks in the disputed area of Aroostook by Maine officials. Congress called up 50,000 men and voted for $10,000,000 to pay for the war. General Winfield Scott arranged a truce, and a border commission was convened to resolve the issue.
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Maine Boundary Settlement, 1842
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Texas Declaration of Independence
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Key Figures in Texas Independence, 1836 Sam Houston (1793-1863) Steven Austin (1793-1836)
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The Republic of Texas
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Remember the Alamo!
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Davey Crocketts Last Stand
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The Battle of the Alamo General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Recaptures the Alamo
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Overland Immigration to the West Between 1840 and 1860, more than 250,000 people made the trek westward.
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The Oregon Trail – Albert Bierstadt, 1869
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Trails Westward
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The Doomed Donner Party April, 1846 – April, 1847
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The Doomed Donner Party James Reed & Wife Margaret Patrick John Breen Breen Breen Of the 83 members of the Donner Party, only 45 survived to get to California! CANNIBALISM ! ! CANNIBALISM ! !
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The Oregon Dispute: 54 40º or Fight! By the mid-1840s, Oregon Fever was spurred on by the promise of free land. The joint British-U. S. occupation ended in 1846.
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The Bear Flag Republic John C. Frémont The Revolt June 14, 1845
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The Slidell Mission: Nov., 1845 Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande River as the TX-US border. US would forgive American citizens claims against the Mexican govt. US would purchase the New Mexico area for $5,000,000. US would California at any price. Mexican recognition of the Rio Grande River as the TX-US border. US would forgive American citizens claims against the Mexican govt. US would purchase the New Mexico area for $5,000,000. US would California at any price. John Slidell
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Wilmot Proviso, 1846 Provided, territory from that, as an express and fundamental condition to the acquisition of any the Republic of Mexico by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the moneys herein appropriated, neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of said territory, except for crime, whereof the party shall first be duly convicted. Provided, territory from that, as an express and fundamental condition to the acquisition of any the Republic of Mexico by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the moneys herein appropriated, neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of said territory, except for crime, whereof the party shall first be duly convicted. Congr. David Wilmot (D-PA)
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The Mexican War (1846-1848)
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General Zachary Taylor at Palo Alto Old Rough and Ready
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The Bombardment of Vera Cruz
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General Scott Enters Mexico City Old Fuss and Feathers
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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848 Nicholas Trist, American Negotiator
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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1848 Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River. Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico. U. S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000). Mexico gave up claims to Texas above the Rio Grande River. Mexico gave the U. S. California and New Mexico. U. S. gave Mexico $15,000,000 and agreed to pay the claims of American citizens against Mexico (over $3,500,000). The Treaty was basically forced on Mexico!
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Results of the Mexican War? The 17-month war cost $100,000,000 and 13,000+ American lives (mostly of disease). New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX) These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South. Created two popular Whig generals who ran for President. Manifest Destiny partially realized. The 17-month war cost $100,000,000 and 13,000+ American lives (mostly of disease). New territories were brought into the Union which forced the explosive issue of SLAVERY to the center of national politics. * Brought in 1 million sq. mi. of land (incl. TX) These new territories would upset the balance of power between North and South. Created two popular Whig generals who ran for President. Manifest Destiny partially realized.
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Free Soil Party Free Soil! Free Speech! Free Labor! Free Men! Barnburners – discontented northern Democrats. Anti-slave members of the Liberty and Whig Parties. Opposition to the extension of slavery in the new territories Barnburners – discontented northern Democrats. Anti-slave members of the Liberty and Whig Parties. Opposition to the extension of slavery in the new territories WHY?
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The 1848 Presidential Election Results
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The Mexican Cession
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GOLD! At Sutters Mill, 1848 John A. Sutter
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California Gold Rush, 1849 49ers
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Two Views of San Francisco, Early 1850s By 1860, almost 300,000 people had traveled the Oregon & California Trails to the Pacific coast.
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Territorial Growth to 1853
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Westward the Course of Empire Emmanuel Leutze, 1860
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Expansionist Young America in the 1850s Americas Attempted Raids into Latin America
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